intelligence bureau

intelligence bureau

An intelligence bureau analyst reviews satellite images on a large monitor.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Government agency: An "intelligence bureau" is an official government organization responsible for gathering, analyzing, and managing information related to national security, espionage, and foreign affairs. It typically operates covertly or discreetly to protect state secrets.
Usage Examples
  • (The agency intercepted a message for national security purposes.)
  • (She analyzed data for the government's intelligence agency.)
  • (The agency's findings warned of a danger to the city.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Intelligence bureau" vs. "intelligence agency": While often used interchangeably, "bureau" may imply a smaller or more specialized unit within a larger intelligence network.

    • The intelligence bureau focused on domestic threats, while the foreign intelligence service handled overseas operations. (The bureau handled internal matters.)

  • "to run an intelligence bureau": to manage or direct such an organization.

    • He was appointed to run the intelligence bureau after twenty years of field experience. (He was put in charge of the agency.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Intelligence (n): the ability to acquire and apply knowledge; also, information of military or political value.
    • The intelligence gathered by the bureau was crucial for the operation. (The information was essential.)
  • Bureau (n): a desk or office; also, a government department.
    • The bureau's headquarters is located in the capital. (The office of the agency.)
Synonyms
  • Intelligence agency: a broader term for any organization that collects intelligence.
  • Secret service: a government agency that protects state secrets and leaders.
  • Espionage agency: an organization focused on spying and covert operations.
Related Idioms
  • "Intelligence game": the competitive and secretive world of intelligence gathering.
    • In the intelligence game, trust is a rare commodity. (In espionage, trust is scarce.)
Phrasal Verbs
  • "to set up an intelligence bureau": to establish such an agency.
    • The government set up an intelligence bureau after the war. (They created the agency.)
  • "to work for an intelligence bureau": to be employed by such an organization.
    • She works for an intelligence bureau in a foreign country. (She is employed by the agency.)